Henry Ford Trade School - Craftsman Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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PAGE EIGHT THE CRAFTSMAN FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1937 W E ED E3 Louis Paganini, senior, went to Hollywood, California on his vacation and had the pleas- ure of meeting Lupe Velez, Bing Croshy and wife, Robert Taylor, and Edmund Lowe. Henry Ford came to school recently. He is enrolled in the T-G-l class, hearing the badge number 1562. Instructors married during the vacation months are: Wilber L. Goehmann, July 3; Kasimiras (Smoky) Smulkstis, September 4; Howard Bentley, July 10; Frank Paluchniak, September 28. The subject of the last Guess Who of Volume 2 was an imaginary figure used to keep the faculty and students guess- ing. Services Marks First Year Sunday School lessons. More students Joined this group, and in the latter part of September 1936, Bert Buettner, Ernest Oz, Richard Marrow, and David Berry, students, asked for and received permission from Supt. F. E. Searle for the use of the audi- torium. Wilbert Harden, instructor of machine construction depart- ment, volunteered his services as pianist; William Colbert, of Ford Motor Co. hospital, volun- teered as song leader. Two Testaments are given away each morning. Money for these books is being donated by interested instructors. Flowers were donated by Varkes Tavtigian, T-A-2, for the anniversary program. The instructors and stu- dents of Henry Ford Trade School wish to express their heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. J. H. Pauli and family in the death of her husband and their father, to Louis Pag- anini in the death of his father, to Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Bonaventura in the death o f their daughter, Jean Gail, and to E. F. Mor- rin in the death of his father. Poole Enjoys Camping Trip to Canada A two-week camping trip with all expenses paid. Can any- one ask for a better vacation? It so happened that Douglas Poole, T-F-l, was the represent- ative of Henry Ford Trade School on a trip sponsored by Acme Cam- era Co. Each year the company sends forty boys to Shrimmers Island to enjoy a vacation on the French River, Canada. Before leaving, a banquet was held for the boys, guides, and sponsor. Pictures were taken by Acme Camera Co., The Detroit News, Times, and Free Press. Douglas said another banquet is to be held soon for the boys who made the trip and their parents. The trip started on August 21. The boys were driven in cars to Calender, Ontario, where they saw the famous Quints in their play house, and the hot dog and souvenir stand run by Mr. Dionne. From there they were driven to Brampton where they boarded the steamer Seagull. The boat took them through Lake Nipissing to Shrimmers Island, which is in the French River. During their stay the boys went swimming, boating, and fish- ing every day. They visited the Indian Village where they saw a one-room schoolhouse attended only by Indian children. Much to Douglas' surprise, the school was beginning a new term. They also visited a lodge across the river where they sang at a lady s birthday party. On Sundays, the Catholic boys went to the lodge for church; Protestants stayed on the island where they had a church of their own. Lester Amore, '27, is work- ing in the Cadillac Motor Car Division as a Carboloy too] grinder. Howard Arcon, '29, is work- ing his way through Aeronautical College, University of Chicago. Donald Ramseyer, '30, 1e working on experimental foundry cores with soy bean material at the Research Laboratory, Green- field Village, Dearborn. John Watson, 30, is doing work on paint and oil products at the Research Laboratory, Greenfield Village, Dearborn. Henry Radtke, '36, is work- ing for Ford Motor Co. as a ma- chine constructor in the Rolling Mills. Announcements Henry Ford Trade School will hold its twenty-first anni- versary dinner-dance at the Aztec Tower Ballroom, Union Guardian Building, Saturday, Oct ober 23, 1937. For further in- formation see B. C. Brewen, Roorr 15, or J. J. Onderko, librarian. Those interested in a pho- tography class between 4 to 5 p. m., one afternoon each week, re- port to 0. R. Scott, Room 45. Lawrence Institute of Tech- nology, College of Engineering, is open to Henry Ford Trade School graduates without taking an entrance examination. Henry Ford Trade School Or- chestra will hold its first re- hearsal of the semester, Monday, October 11, at 7:30 p. m., at the Robert Oakman School, West Warren Avenue and Chase Road. All students interested are wel- come to attend. Typists wanted. See C. G. Rogers, Room 9. The Radio Club will hold its meetings on Tuesday of each week from 3 to 4 p. m. If the meeting time is not convenient for those interested, it will be changed. This club is under the direction of R.D.Weaver, Room 43

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1937 THE CRAFTSMAN PAGE SEVEN Walthausen Tells of Visit to Germany It seemed strange to come tack to a land overflowing with automobiles, remarked Erich Von Walthausen, Henry Ford Trade School drafting instructor, aft- er returning from a three weeks' stay in Germany. The first thing I noticed when entering Germany, contin- ued Mr. Walthausen, was the large number of cyclists. This is because automobiles are too expensive. Many one-cylinder cars are still being used while others do not have a differen- tial. For a small fee, one may cycle through well kept forests and parks in which specially prepared paths have been made. Youth Hostel All over Germany is a great movement called the Youth Hostel. It is an organization that en- ables youth to travel over their country for little cost. These hostels, explained Mr. Walt- hausen, are like inns except that the lodging is much cheaper and they are usually run by an old War Veteran and his wife. The paths that lead to the Hos- tels are cycling paths and in the summer time are full of cycling girls and boys. The German youth is rugged, hearty, and athletic, despite the fact that he was brought up on unwholesome food of which the late war gave plenty. The students are growing cleaner and straighter nowadays. One of Chancellor H i t 1 e r's stressing points in the Youth Program is temperance. He wants the youth of Germany to neither drink nor smoke. Not a few of them are taking heed of this. The public schools are very different, compared to Amer- ican schools, remarked Mr. Walt- hausen, for the boys are sepa- rated into one part of the school and the girls in the oth- er . The German government does not believe in co-education, so the only time they meet is out of school, in plays, choirs, gymnasiums, recess, and Christ- mas festivals. The schools are something like our public schools. They have the same subjects and now (Continued on Page 8) Bowling League Opened With 18 Teams Amid the rumble of bowling ball8 and the tumbling of pins, the bowling championship opened Tuesday, September 21; 8:15 p.m. G. A. Yerex, personnel director, opened this event, the 1937-38 bowling season for the instruc- tors of Henry Ford Trade School, much to the delight of those present, by rolling a strike. Soon the whole hall was filled with cheers, ninety-nine players composing eighteen teams and nine substitutes, became en- gaged in a scramble for honors. Pins began falling everywhere, and bowlers, all decked in white shirts with special monograms, were congratulating each other on their success. Some were se- rious and others carefree as they tried to emulate the pat- tern set by Mr. Yerex. Bowlers established their handicaps the first two evenings of play. The officers in charge of the bowlers are: A. N. Edel, president; J. F. Nagy, secretary; and B. C. Brewen, treasurer. The Argyle Recreation man- agement stated that Henry Ford Trade School Bowling League was one of the few 18-team leagues that is desirable. Saying fur- ther, Most large teams are top heavy, but these fellows are fine to have around. Basketball Gets Underway Basketball practice will begin Wednesday, September 29, according to coach Veraie F. Richards, who is planning an eight game schedule, comprised of a nine team league. The teams, consisting of 8 to 10 players, will be made up from the A, B, and C classes. The C classes will be able to have players from other classes. This year there will be three Craftsman basketball teams; a varsity composed of the ten best players, a reserve team which includes 20 players, and a midget team consisting of boys from the E, F, and G classes. All boys wishing to prac- tice, may use the Miller School Gym, available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 3:30 p.m., and on Tuesdays and Thurs- days at 4 p.m. Epps Signs Contract for Cardinal Farm By striking out the first six batters who faced him, Charles Epps, former Henry Ford Trade School student, gained for himself the distinction of being the first Crafts- man player t o earn a profes- sional baseball contract. Epps, who threw only two balls in pitch- ing strikes to six batters, during tryouts at the St. Louis Cardinal base- ball school held recently at Flint, Michigan, was one of nine given contracts out of 800 youths attending. Other Henry Ford Trade School students attending were William Sonnen- berg, Milton Cross, and Edward Strach. In 1936, Charles captained the Craftsman team of Henry Ford Trade School and gained recogni- tion as a player with exception- al ability, winning ten games while losing only three. This year, however, he suf- fered from an attack of appen- dicitis and was unable to play during the Craftsman schedule. His absence greatly weakened the teams pitching staff and was no- ticeable thru the entire cam- paign. He later played for the Schrader-Haggerty team in the Inter-County League. V. F. Richards, coach, and his Craftsman players Join in wishing him a successful future in the baseball field. He will report for spring training at Albany, Georgia, next April. Tennis Practice Resumes Tennis players wishing to play for Henry.Ford Trade School are requested to contact L. H. Bartholomew, chemistry instruc- tor. Practice is being held on Monday and Wednesday of each week at; i Baby Creek Park, Wood- mere at Vernor Highway W. Students reporting are urged to bring tennis shoes and rackets. Promising candidates will be entered in the State Tournament next spring.

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VOL. 3 NO. 2 ®h? draftsman }Jub lialif d by g tui rnta of Henry 3Forh arabe § rliiiBl Former Instructor Writes From England News from across the Atlan- tic Ocean reveals that Sam Davies, former shop instructor of Henry Ford Trade School, is now assistant director of the Lucas Trade School in Birmingham, England. The letter, together with a picture showing Mr. Davies with the Lucas School baseball team, was received a few weeks ago by Howard Wagner, instructor in the mill depart- ment, and close friend of Mr. Davies. The letter and picture were shown to the instructors who had worked with him. Mr. Davies was an instruc- tor of toolroom bench work for four years. He left the school during the depression to go back to England. Although Mr. Davies is unknown to most boys attend- ing our school today, he is re- membered by many instructors. The Lucas Trade School is for boys 17 to 19 years of age. Sixty students are enrolled. Mr. Davies, always an ar- dent Tiger fan while he lived in Detroit, has organized a base- ball team in the Lucas School. Although this was its first sea- son of play, the Lucas team col- lected seven bats presented by the Daily Mirror of London. One bat was presented each week to the team having the highest av- erage in batting. Announcem ents Henry Ford Trade School Alumni Club has access to the swimming pool at the Adams YMCA on Adams avenue off Woodward. All graduates are invited to at- tend. It is requested that all boys meet in the main lobby at 10 a. m., Saturday, October 23. F. S. Nicholson, drawing instructor, extends an invita- tion to all boys who like to sing, especially those who en- rolled for the Glee Club, to ap- pear in the auditorium from 3 to 4 p. m. each Monday. OCTOBER 22, 1937 Apprentice School Filled to Capacity Hundreds of students ap- plying for entrance into Ford Apprentice School are turned away, is a statement issued by its director, J. H. Wolfe, re- cently. In addition, A-class students of Henry , Ford Trade School are not enrolled now as was formerly the custom. Stu- dents are turned away because of unavailable classrooms. Enrollment in this division of the Ford Schools is 3500 stu- dents, requiring the services of 21 classroom instructors and six apprentice foremen. At only one time was the enrollment larger-- in 1929, 3800 students, 23 class- room instructors, and eight ap- prentice foremen. The darkroom in the met- allurgy department is being en- larged to permit more students to go into that room at one time and receive instruction. Changes in Faculty During the past year there have been changes in the faculty. Charles Sgro has been appointed as head of the drawing depart- ment to succeed J. H. Pauli. Mr. Pauli was killed in an auto- mobile accident last summer. George Petzer and Gardner Colman have been made instructors in this department. Mr. Petzer was graduated from Henry Ford Trade School in 1931. Mr. Colman holds a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan and was graduated from Ford Apprentice School. In the mathematics depart- ment William Mueller is now head instructor, successor to J. W. Busman who is now teaching draw- ing at Cass Technical High School. William Teeple, who was apprentice foreman in N-711-A, is teaching mathematics. Mr. Teeple was graduated frcan HFTS and Ford Apprentice School. Renhard Lindstrom, another Ford Apprentice School graduate, has been moved to the Job vacated by (Continued on Page 4) HFTS Celebrates 21st Anniversary John O'Connell, Alumnus, Toastmaster Alumni, instructors, and officials will celebrate the twenty-first anniversary o f Henry Ford Trade School with a dinner-dance in the Aztec Tower Ballroom, on the thirty-second floor of the Union Guardian Building, downtown Detroit, at 6:30 p. m., tomorrow. The toastmaster, John D. O'Connell, assistant, prosecuting attorney of Wayne County and graduate of Henry Ford Trade School class of '27, wili intro- duce, as the principal speaker of the evening, Verne C. Fryk- lund, Ph. D., associate profes- sor of industrial education, and supervisor of vocational educa- tion of Detroit Public Schools. Dr. Fryklund will speak on the subject Why We Do As We Do. Dinner music will be fur- nished by a representation from the HFTS student's orchestra. Music for dancing, from 9 p. m. to 1 a. m., will be ren- dered by Johnny Matyas and his orchestra. The Ford Mountaineers will entertain during intermission at 11 p. m. Orchestra Resumed Henry Ford Trade School Orchestra, conducted by Keith Glassley, physics instructor, held its first rehearsal of the school year, Monday, October 11, at 7:30 p. m. in the Robert Oak- man School located near Chase and Warren avenues. Daring a brief meeting, Edgar Schwab was elected concert master and Kenneth Centner, li- brarian. Twenty out of the thirty- four boys who signed up were present. Some boys travel as far as fifteen miles for re- hearsals. Speaking of the orchestra, (Continued on Page 4)